Press Release: RAF Lakenheath F-15D crashes, pilot safely ejects

Published Oct. 8, 2014
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
48 FW/PA POC | 1LT Keenan Kunst
Email | 48fw.pa@us.af.mil
Release # | 141008-02
Date | Oct. 8, 2014

An F-15D Eagle from Royal Air Force Lakenheath crashed at approximately 3:28 p.m. today while conducting a combat training mission.

One person was on board the aircraft at the time and ejected safely. No live weapons were on board the aircraft. An HH-60G Pave Hawk transported the pilot back safely. The pilot is now being evaluated at the RAF Lakenheath hospital.

A board of qualified officers will investigate the accident. Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.

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